I thought we wouldn't feel comfortable eating together since we weren't familiar with each other, but the adults had their own social routine, and the conversation flowed smoothly from beginning to end.
As soon as lunch was over, Shen Jize said he had to leave.
Lin Xiaomeng quickly called out to stop her, "I noticed you really like Weiwei's cooking, so I packed some dishes for you. They were all leftovers that couldn't fit in the food when I was cooking, so you can heat them up at home and have enough for a meal."
"Thank you, Auntie. I won't be polite then."
Xiao Zeng quickly took the lunchbox from him.
Lin Wei escorted the person to the alley entrance, still speaking politely, "I don't know your usual eating habits, we're all eating like this now."
Shen Jize has been in Jiangcheng for half a year, so he naturally knows the living standards of mainlanders. The dishes Lin Wei served today were already considered to be of a very high standard.
“I’m not that picky, and I don’t eat well, but your cooking does taste better. Did you learn it on purpose?”
Not in this lifetime.
But in her previous life, she had indeed studied it for survival, and with her experience, she became quick and efficient, and the taste wasn't bad either.
"No, this thing is just naturally good at making everything taste good."
Shen Jize smiled and didn't say anything, walking all the way to the parking lot.
Before getting into the car, Shen Jize said, "The shopping mall is supposed to be demolished next week. There are still a few months before construction officially starts, but how are your drawings coming along?"
“I was just about to tell you this. The girls from the Chinese Literature Department in our dorm have moved out, so there are only four of us from the Architecture Department left. I’m planning to involve them in this project as well.”
“I can’t complete some detailed drawings, water and electricity diagrams, and models by myself in a short period of time, so I want to find a helper so that someone can keep an eye on the internal construction later.”
“Okay, I’ll send you the model materials. How long will it take to get me the complete drawings?” After saying that, Shen Jize thought for a moment and then said, “If the model is done in the dormitory, it might be difficult to move it out. If you don’t mind, I have a studio across from the school. Would it be more convenient for you to do it there?”
That would be the best outcome.
"I can give you the external design drawings next month, and the detailed internal drawings, along with the plumbing and electrical drawings, will be given to you in another month."
There's definitely no problem with the timeline; even if there are any issues later, we can make changes.
"I'll take you to the studio after school tomorrow afternoon. I'll have someone set it up today, so you can use it anytime."
"Yes, I'll tell them when I get back to the dorm. Also, I'm very grateful that you entrusted this project to me."
"Don't mention it, I'm leaving now."
"Um."
After watching Shen Jize leave, Lin Wei went home.
"Auntie, I'll pack some food to take to school. See what you like to eat and leave it here."
Lin Xiaomeng laughed and said, "You silly child, when you pack up food, you always pack the best parts. You never leave the ones you like to eat behind."
“Yuanyuan and I can’t eat much, so please take some vegetables, a bowl of soup, and some meat and vegetables.”
At this point, Lin Xiaomeng sighed, "I noticed that this classmate Shen was very polite. He tried all the dishes, but he didn't seem to eat much. Xiao Zeng, on the other hand, ate quite a lot."
"That proves the food tastes fine. I guess it's because the dishes are too oily. He grew up in Hong Kong, so it's normal that he doesn't like the different tastes. But he seems to really enjoy the stir-fried beef."
"Right? I noticed that too. I didn't touch the beef afterwards."
Lin Yuan also laughed and said, "I noticed that too, so I didn't pick up that dish either."
“Yuanyuan is the best boy.” Lin Xiaomeng said with a smile, “Next time you should cook a separate dish for him and send it over. The fresh beef and scallions are so fragrant.”
"Okay, I need to pack up and go. I have some things to do at school," Lin Wei said.
“Weiwei, if you have a lot of things to do at school, you don’t need to come back every week. Don’t you trust Yuanyuan with me? Besides, I see that even when he goes to university, he doesn’t come home every week.”
“That’s because they don’t have the means. My local classmates go home every week. I have less to do now. My classmate Shen took on a project, and I’m working with him. Even if I wanted to come back later, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have time to come back every week.”
Lin Wei gave a brief explanation of the project, saying that it was a way to make money and learn a lot.
However, Lin Xiaomeng was worried, "Is it going to work? You haven't even graduated from your first year of university yet, can you handle this project?"
“You think I’m not good enough, just like me, but Shen thinks I am and even entrusted me with the entire project.”
At this point, Lin Wei smiled and said, "But this person must have a backup plan. How could he really entrust this project to me with complete authority? So, don't worry, someone is watching over it."
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Absolutely.
Although Shen Jize thought Lin Wei's design was good, he didn't have much experience, so he actually hired someone to participate in the project.
They will take care of all the details that are difficult to control, and strive to avoid any problems during the construction process.
After getting off the bus, Shen Jize took the packed meal home with him.
Zeng turned to take it away, but Shen Jize stopped him, saying, "Don't take it. Heat it up for me tonight."
"Second Master, don't you not eat leftovers?" Xiao Zeng asked in confusion.
"That plate of beef was delicious. They noticed I liked it and stopped eating it. Don't waste their good intentions. You can heat up the soup and eat it."
“Okay.” Xiao Zeng then said, “By the way, Second Master, I’ve already contacted Architect Chen. He can only come to Jiangcheng at the end of next month after he finishes his current work. Is that enough time?”
"That's enough. Lin Wei is meticulous in her work, but she lacks experience. Once Architect Chen arrives and reconciles things, that should be enough. Judging from the current progress, construction should begin in the second half of the year."
“It’s good to start work sooner, but as for Master… Second Master, I’m worried that Master will try to sabotage us.”
"No, if it was uncertain before, it's not now."
Zeng thought for a moment, "Is it because of the demolition and relocation?"
It must be said that this matter was handled very well, not only because his demolition projects were progressing smoothly.
Although the demolition and relocation process is not completely over, many places have adopted this method based on this experience.
“I’ve heard from my men that the master has praised you several times. That Master Ji has been exiled abroad and most likely won’t be returning. The family business in Hong Kong still needs to be inherited, Second Master, I’m worried…”
“I know what you’re worried about? Those people can’t reach that far; they’re not powerful enough yet.”
“But we should prepare early,” Zeng said with some worry. “Although they are not a force to be reckoned with now, if the master finds out that you do not intend to inherit the family property and instead support others, the master’s own people will become quite powerful.”
"Sometimes, there are things you just have to be careful about."
Shen Jize glanced at the other party and said, "I don't know? Demolition is just the first step. Just watch, I will cut off all his paths step by step."
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